Big Tech faces a historic legal showdown. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could…

Across the U.S., grassroots and community leaders are turning local experiences with gun violence into action that influences legislation and political engagement. These leaders are working to create reforms that were once seen as too divisive to address. Local activists are meeting with lawmakers, organizing community programs, and using public forums to share real-life experiences. Their goal is to inform…